Welcome to The Betty Layward Primary School; our School is a happy, thriving inner-city learning community. We opened in January 2000 with 95 pupils; our current enrollment is 480 pupils from Pre-3 to 11 years old.  We are a non-denominational, two-form entry, a co-educational primary school in the heart of Stoke Newington.

The school aims to provide a safe and happy environment where pupils are encouraged to work and play with enthusiasm, enjoyment, and confidence. They develop personal, social, and moral values, enabling them to contribute positively to society and equip themselves with life skills. The school seeks to promote academic achievement by providing a curriculum that encourages pupils to take responsibility for their learning, prepares them for the next stage of schooling, and maintains a close partnership with parents. We strive to develop an awareness of the world in which our pupils live, encouraging a sense of responsibility through high standards of personal conduct based on respect for oneself and others.  We believe this strengthens good citizenship and social integration between cultures, whilst providing pastoral care that nurtures and supports the health and welfare of each pupil. We ensure all children have access to a motivating and stimulating environment that emphasises developing links in learning. We provide our children with challenging and engaging experiences, which allow them to grow their academic success and develop their understanding of the wider world.

‘The school is a caring environment where pupils’ well-being is a priority and everyone is valued. As a result, pupils are courteous and behave very well. They welcome visitors warmly and are keen to talk about their school. Pupils are proud of their school. They are caring and quick to support each other if there is a difficulty. As one pupil put it, ‘I love this school because we are all one big happy family’. The overwhelming majority of parents agree, with one parent saying, The school is an incredibly positive, warm and fun educational environment.’ OFSTED report- May 2018.